Green Line Cafe 518 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

"Nice place to do work, great location in central Philly. The coffee is good; thumbs down for the food. The vegan tofu sandwich was literally the worst of its kind I've ever had (and I've been eating tofu for more than 10 years): the vegan mayo had dried and made the tofu look moldy, the tofu itself had a texture that reminded me of rubber, and the bread was stale. I complained to staff and was told that the sandwiches apparently sit in their fridge for up to 5 (!) days - and since it was not past the expiration date, "this is just how they are". They basically tried to convince me I was making a fuss over nothing, and did not offer a refund or a different sandwich (my bad for not insisting on it). Where I'm from, day-old sandwiches and bread are clearly marked and sold at half-price - this place seems to operate on the opposite strategy. I'm very aware that a lot of food unfortunately goes to waste , but then maybe make fewer sandwiches and make sure they're fresh the day they're sold? Giving one star for food because the bagel I also had was decent, but won't be eating here again."

"Green Line has been a favorite of mine for the past five years. Their coffee is unparalleled, my favorite being their iced mochas. Their bagels are also some of the best i’ve had from a coffee shop. Over the years, their baristas have been so kind, helpful, pleasant and gracious. The atmosphere is perfect for getting work done, or catching up with friends. That being said, my experience there is beginning to change. There is a specific barista that i have encountered there multiple times that is extremely unfriendly and borderline rude. This barista does not greet their customers and just stares at them with a blank expression when they approach the counter. There was an instance where the cafe was out of two things (oat milk and cream cheese) that i tried to order, which understandably happens, and there was no apology in this barista’s tone and instead seemed annoyed that i was asking for things that they happened to not have at the moment. Additionally, the espresso in my mochas tasted bitter and was extremely different than i am used to from Green Line. I have encountered this barista many times and have tried to shrug it off as them having a bad day but i am met with a consistently negative and rude attitude. As someone who has worked in the service industry for six years, i understand that customer facing jobs can be draining and stressful, but even that being said i cannot justify the attitude of this person. It is to the point that if i see them working through the window when i approach the cafe, I turn around and go somewhere else. I will continue to go to Green Line because overall their food and coffee is fantastic and their baristas are kind and friendly, this being one of the first baristas i have excperienced"

"Great place to do some quiet work! I came here to work for the afternoon and it was comfortable quiet. The password protected was wifi was strong, making online work smooth, and the foot traffic was minimum, making my work distraction free. I didn't have any food but did order an iced chai latte, which was pretty good! I also appreciate that the staff let me stay, even after I finished my drink and didn't order anything else. Overall, I would definitely come back if I happen to be in the area!"

"Great service, great food. My mother complained that the cappuccino was served in a paper cup rather than a mug even though we ordered our meal to stay, but she admitted it was delicious. The food seems to run out early in the day though (especially the vegan options). And while it's a cute atmosphere with cozy seating in the back, last time I visited the sofa was broken and all the tables we sat at were wobbly (we moved around trying to avoid a fly that wandered in). But I'm nitpicking! It's a great spot that could use a wee makeover maybe and I'll still gladly come back."

"Absolutely love this cafe! My team comes here almost every morning for there coffee or tea. Even tho the salon has coffee! My favorite drink is the iced chia with out milk. Their staff is so friendly. The environment is calm and nice to get business work done. Love the vintage vibe! Furniture is super cute. And best part is they have gluten free options!!!"